California – Planting Zone Guide

Renowned as ‘The Golden State,’ California offers a sun-drenched paradise with abundant sunshine and balmy temperatures that extend graciously throughout the greater part of the year. This remarkable state is geographically partitioned into seven distinct growing zones (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11), each marked by average minimum temperatures that span from a frosty …

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Graptoveria ‘Bashful’

This stemless succulent has thick, minty green leaves that form rosette clumps as it grows. In bright sunlight or cooler weather, the leaves may take on a pink hue. White and yellow flowers may appear in the spring. Table of Contents Toggle Care and Propagation Information Watering Where to Plant How to Propagate Graptoveria ‘Bashful’ …

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Sempervivum ‘Pink Lotus’

This succulent is an attractive mix of pink and grey leaves that form a rosette when grown in direct sunlight. It is a hybrid of Sempervivum ‘Lilac Time’ and Sempervivum ‘Jungle Shadows’ and is monocarpic, meaning that it will eventually die after producing offsets for a few years. Its flowers, when they appear, are usually …

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Albuca spiralis ‘Frizzle Sizzle’

This succulent has green foliage that emerges from a bulbous base. The leaves curl into spirals as they mature, which gives the plant its nickname. Come springtime, the succulent may produce fragrant yellow or green blooms that have a scent reminiscent of vanilla. Table of Contents Toggle Care and Propagation Information Watering Where to Plant …

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Senecio jacobsenii

This plant, known as Trailing Jade, has green, oval-shaped leaves that grow close together on its thick, green stem. It will eventually start to cascade, making it perfect for hanging containers or as a ground cover. Unfortunately, it rarely flowers, but if it does, it produces vibrant orange blooms. Table of Contents Toggle Care and …

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Crassula rogersii

This succulent has fleshy, green leaves on a woody stem, with small “hairs” covering each leaf. When the plant is provided with an adequate amount of stress, the edges of the leaves may take on a pink or red hue. White flowers may bloom during the wintertime. Table of Contents Toggle Care and Propagation Information …

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Echeveria lilacina

This slow-growing plant has a unique rosette shape that is quite attractive. The leaves have a wedge shape and can vary in color between white-pink and green-gray, depending on how much light it receives. During the early spring, the succulent may produce pink flowers. Table of Contents Toggle Care and Propagation Information Watering Where to …

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Graptopetalum ‘Purple Haze’

This succulent has grey-mint colored leaves which form a neat rosette. When stressed in the right way, the leaf edges will turn a vibrant purple, giving it its unique name. The leaves are covered with a waxy powder, shielding them from sun damage. Look for pink flowers emerging in the fall and winter months. Table …

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Crassula exilis ssp. cooperi

This small succulent has triangular, green leaves with dark green markings, which are why it is known as “Tiger Jade.” Its undersides can have a pink to purple hue, and it can be grown both inside and out. If kept outdoors, it will display its lovely pink colouring more prominently, and can even bear white …

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Echeveria nodulosa

This lime green succulent has red outlines around the leaves and stems that branch out, forming offspring that can be grown easily. Look out for pretty pink or yellow flowers in the summertime. Table of Contents Toggle Care and Propagation Information Watering Where to Plant How to Propagate Echeveria nodulosa “Painted Echeveria” Cuttings Leaves Care …

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